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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
Vernon, Opinion. Of CI.y.Ion,

The Chicago Daily News, the leading Gin
dependent" or "mugwump" paper of the
west, welcomed" the President to Chicago
last week with several columns of opinions
OF his administration gathered by telegraph
from all over the country. Three Of these
opinions were from Vermont. b. B. Small
ley said in substance that the Cleveland ad-
ministration meets the approval of nineteen
out of twenty Vermont Democrats, and that
the President will be renominated next year
by practically unanimous vote.
Hon. Dorman B. Eaton said
Dear Sir: l have entire confidence in
the fidelity, patriotism and moral courage
of President Cleveland. He has rendered
the country a great service, and on the
whole his administration has done well
DoRMAN b. EATON.
Brattleboro, Vt, Oct. /.
Col. Hooker said, and very much to the
point;
Sir; TO the victors belong the spoils"
has been fully eXemplifed Foreign policy.
neither aggressive nor defensive, neither
free trade nor protection, straddes every
thing, Very truly yours,
GEORGE w. HOOKER.
Brattleboro, Vt, Oct 1.
IL seems 10 us that, in view of the way
Vermont, for instance-to look no further
away from home has been given over to
boss rule and the spoilsmen, with the single
exception Of the Burlington custom house
employees, the ''entire confidence" of Mr..
Eaton in the President l. hound q, H. ;,,.x.
preted, like that Of Mr. Curtis and others,
and like a good deal Of the Bible, largely in
fgurative sense. But, however this may
be, Mr.. Eaton is thoroughly in earnest in
hoping to see nominated next year sound,
able, and in a true sense representative,
Republican, who will carry the election be 70
yond peradventure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14

REV. J. NERRILL's VISIT HERE-oNE OF
SONS As IAN AMERICAN ROY IN CIJINl

REV. J. NERRILL's VISIT HERE-oNE OF HIS
SONS As AN AMERICAN BOY IN CHINA"
Rev. j. Merrill has been spending a few
days in town visiting among his former
pensioners Quite a good number were
present 10 hear him preach last Sunday.
During an interview with him we learned
that Of his children, one is living in New
Hampshire, one in Kansas. two in Massa
chusetts, and two in China. Henry. his
China boy, as he calls him. has been in
that country since 1874. When he visited
his father in this place, four years ago. he
was receiving salary at that time of $4,000
year. On his return TO China it was in
creased TO $1,000, During the late war of
the French with China, he was located on
the island of Formosa at a salary of 5000
year. He returned to Annoy, and soon
after the king of Corea, a province which
pays tribute to China, asked for a commits
sloner OF customs, and that an American be
sent Tor the position. Henry Merrill was
sent to Corea and received the appointment
of chief commissioner of customs at salary
of Sl2, 900 year. A residence is furnished
free for him to live in. He is located Mt
Seoul, the capital of Corea, a city of POO.
900 inhabitants. He is also advisory conn
sci TO the king, who gives him the honorary
title of Inspector General.
Aaron Bemis of Windham, whose native
place is Dummerston, has been recently
visiting relatives in this town. He is eighty
seven years of age and is probably the only
person now living who became a member
OF the congregational church here in 1916
HIS health is quite good, nor is he much in
hrm ON account of advanced life. One
year ago he dug twenty-five bushels of DO
tatoes in half day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
Meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDtSa THURSDAY EVENING, OCT IS, 1887.


TABLE BoARnERs ACCOMMODATED at No. 10 Wal.
nut street; also furnished room to rent to lady.
Good table and home comforts
+. l.. Batchelder & Co.'S candies are having a
large sale, Cause Why They aie A / quality,
and the public are finding out that only such are
1T 10 be eaten.
Don't forget that the place to buy your tea and
coffee is at Jacobs's tea store, Is Main-st
Go to H. W Sargeaut's fob shop in Harmony
block, rear Of the ID. Leonard printing Office for
odd jobs Of wood work Of all kinds, including
general jobbing, fancy wood work cabinet work.
book cases, writing desks and repairs Picture
frames 10 order at short notice
Tenement TO rent on Grove street Inquire Of
Geo s. Pratt at o. J. Pratt's store
For SALE.-A second. hand Strinwny s1uare
piano, in good condition Apply to Terrace st
or Z. O. box l57
For No. Ashes apply to F. W. Powers, New.
bury, VT
Photogravure, photographs, etchngs. frames
and easels Mus. $. n CHArr1EIn. Hooker Block
PicTuRE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Jones's
Artists materials, full stock Reduced prices
since April list at Clapp x Juness.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FaNlNa at Clapp & Jones's
Picture frames In variety at A. f. wudrr's
Also academy board Shop open evenings to T.
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
One of Every Kind,

Political party No has entered for the
New York contest 1t is the Personal
liberty party, with an issue that will touch
the heart Of every old soak in the Empire
state-Sunday beer drinking, or the open
ing of saloons from p. NJ. until midnight
on sundays. This glorious organization
with its soul stirring issue was started off
at Albany by 100 delegates claiming to
represent Is, 900 members of German soci-
cites in the state, and it will first set itself
to oppose any candidates of the other seven
parties who are in favor of the enforcement
of the Sunday laws. As the democratic
candidate for secretary of state is vice
president of "A brewing company, he will
doubtless be supported by the new organ
ization. Let us glance once more over the
political field Of New York now in the heat
Of an eight-sided canvass. The range of
choices for voters is well-nigh illimitable
there are first those familiar old aggrega-
tons, the regular republican, democratic
and prohihitionist organizations; the united
labor or George McGlynn, anti poverty,
land taxation party, the union labor party,
the progressive labor or socialistic party,
opposed to George; that other familiar
old friend, the inflated greenback labor
party, what there is left of it; and lastly,
the personal liberty party above described.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14

NEW IDEA IN TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS
good deal Of excitement was occasioned
last week 10y the discovery of a supposed
case OF vandalism in West Keene. On the
tombstone Of one Henry w. Smith. recent
ly buried in the cemetery, there was cut
the words Here lies an honest man. A
few days ago it was found that this line had
been ohhterated and in its place, cut in a
workmanlke manner, appear the words
He chose death and broke the sixth com
mandment." A hunt was begun for the
author OF this supposed outrage, when it
turned out that the inscription was changed
by order of the widow of the dead man
She has gone little wrong in the upper
story.
A portrait of the late DR.. Amos witch
ELL OF wide fame in his profession, has been
presented by a citizens subscription 10 he
hung in the city hall
MIR. Cuisine has a thorn tree ten inches
through and perhaps the largest in town
In winter the butcher birds resort 10 il 10
Suck their spare game on the sharp thorns
Three dry skeleton sparrows have been
seen on the tree at one time, all INHALED
through the breast, One sparrow was seiz.
ed IN front of the house. This butcher is
rare his peculiar cry has a strange inter
est ana attraction for those who know him
Observer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
THE BAPTIST BASKET MEETING.

The annual basket missionary meeting of
the ladies of the Windham county Baptist
churches was held Thursday at the Baptist
church in this place, Mrs. c. d. Colburn
of TownShend presiding The address of
welcome was given by Mrs f. j. Parry.
and responded TO by Mrs. g. f. Davidson
of Newfane Interesting papers were read
upon the Work Of Mission Bands" bv Mrs.
A. ID. Spaulding Of West Brattleboro. upon
'Mormonism," by Mrs j n. Robbins. and
upon The Congo Mission by Mrs. DR..
Kenyon of Townshend Miss Martha Shell
don of Maulmnin, Burmah. spoke Of WON
ans work in Burmah Mrs. c. Z. Post of
Burlington and Mrs. NJ c. Reynolds of
Wallingfprd, Ct, on the Home Mission
work. The meeting was closed by an in
teresting exercise by five young ladies from
West Brattlehoro in oriental costumes.
Mrs Davis and Miss Kirwan added very
much 10 the occasion by their delightful
singing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
MINOR NOTES.

Gen. Circuit was guest at the meeting
of the Essex club at Young's hotel in Bos-
ton last Saturday, and one of the after
dinner speakers He showed up the Presi-
dents record as a spokesman, and made an
effective point by telling the company how
things have been run in Vermont under the
Atkins-Smalley boss rule.
Ex-President Hayes is a grandfather.
His son, B. a. Hayes of Toledo, recently
became a happy father.
Rev. Royal &. Wilder, editor of the Mis-
sionary Review, is dead, aged II years. He
was a native of Bridport, this state, and
a graduate of Andover, and had spent 30
years in missionary work.
Faneuil hall Boston, was filed to over
flowing last Friday evening, when a big
and enthusiastic reception was given to
Gen. Paine, the builder and owner of the
victorious yacht Volunteer" and to Mr..
Edward Burgess, her designer. Saturday
evening there was brilliant demonstration
in their honor at Marblehead.
Senator Edmunds will return to Wash
ington about Oct. Goth.
1t was a good piece of true journalistic
work which the Springfield Republican did
in its full and painstaking report of the
American Board proceedings last week, and
we doubt if the board has ever had so com
plete and satisfactory record of its do
ings as is contained in the sixteen page dou-
bic number.into which the matter in the
several daily issues was gathered up at the
end of the week
Judge Neazey of Rutland has been made
Judge Advocate General ON the staff of
Commander-in-C Chief Rea of the Grand
Army.
The rather curious announcement is made
that the selectmen of Waterville have sold
the hearse house to Nathaniel Tilotson,
with the right to occupy the same in the
old graveyard for a shoeshop,n
The Mortified Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union has passed resolutions recog
nizing the fact that Sin the great battle
against the rum traffic the full cooperation
of every temperance man and woman in
Vermont is most decidedly needed" and
therefore placing on record the solemn pro
test of its members against the action of
the convention at Woodstock in committing
that body and those whom they represented
to the support Of a political party"
The New York World has begun the issue
of penny evening edition,
Edward S, May, prominent paper man
ufacturer of Lee, Mass, died last Monday.
He was born in Putney, Oct. 6, 1909, and
had been prominent man in the local af-
fairs of the Lee community.
Mrs. Lucretia Garfield, the widow of the
dead President, sailed ON the Arizona from
New York for Liverpool, Tuesday, with her
daughter Molle Friends of Mrs Garfield
say that the dangerous illness of a relative
in England will cause the postponement OF
the wedding of Miss Mollie TO j. Stanley
Brown, private secretary to the late Presi-
dent Garfield, which was to have occurred
oct %.
The cancer in the throat of the crown
prince Of Germany is said 10 be growing
again very rapidly The father of the
prince, the aged Emperor William, is re-
ported as saying that he has now only one
more wish-to hear the voice Of his son
once more, loud and sonorous as in former
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14
IN BEHALF OF DEAF MurBs.

The service held at the Episcopal church
on Monday evening for the benefit Of deaf
mutes was very interesting one, and was
no less instructive than interesting. The
usual order Of evening prayer was observed,
Rev. Mr.. Collins reading the service, while
the Rev John Chamberlain Of st. AIMS
church, New York, interpreted it in the
sign language for the benefit Of the little
company Of deaf mutes present The cid
est son Of the late Rev DR.. Galaudet, who
did so much for the education Of deaf and
dumb persons, is the rector Of St AIMS, and
Mr.. Chamberlain is his assistant. This par
ish has gathered within its benehcent infu-
ence large number Of deaf mutes who are
aided in all needful ways, and for whom
special service in the sign language is held
every Sunday afternoon. Much outside
work Of a missionary character is also per
formed in the interest of this unfortunate
class. There are in this country about 3d.,
600 deaf mutes While many are scattered
singly or in little groups here and there,
the tendency is for them TO form colonies,
mostly in the large cities, where they can
find employment suited to their peculiar
circumstances, and companionship with
their kind. Thus il comes about that there
is n church in New York doing special work
in their behalf and another in Philadelphia.
Besides ministering to their spiritual needs
and helping them 10 live virtuous and up
! right lives, the church looks after their
temporal interests, helps them to make their
way in the world and speaks for them when
their individual claims need TO be presented
TO employers or others. There are numer-
Gus small colonies, as at Lowell and Law
renee, Mass, and Nashua, n. H., who are
visited occasionally and religious services
held for their benefit. IL is largely in this
kind Of missionary work that Mr. Cham
| berlain is occupied. He visited Brattleboro,
he said, because an aged deaf mute couple
whom he formerly knew had recently re
moved here. He urged upon those who lis
tened to feel and show a helpful interest in
all efforts to benefit this class Of people who
are deprived Of so much in their lives. Not
alone by gifts Of money should this help be
| given, but by individual service when op-
| portunity offers. The speaker gave some
interesting explanations and illustrations
Of the sign language, showing how the signs
used are not arbitrary, but are the natural
expression Of the thought conveyed. Con
trary TO the general impression, the words
are not spelled out laboriously 10y the sign
manual but often "A single sign expresses
an entire connected thought or idea. At
/ the conclusion Of the oral service a dis
course in the sign language was given to
/ the deaf mutes who were present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14

Charles II. Crosby, Esq, and wife of
Boston and Henry S Crosby. ESD, of Patti
erson, N. j., with his daughter. Mrs. Isaac
Newton, are visiting friends in town.
Miss Addie Bailey accompanies Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. n. Taylor TO Washington. Louis d
Greene is enjoying fortnights rest at his
grandfathers in Bethel Louis Gregg is
clerking at NanDoorn and Morris's. Dir.
Holton is in attendance on the meeting of
the State medical society at Montpelier.
Dr. Draper attended the meeting of the
New England Psychological society at Bos-
ton ON Tuesday. Mrs f. r. Pratt and
Miss Emma Gregg are in attendance on
the musical convention at Keene and sang
in the concert on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. L. w. Hawley and Mr. j. f. Hall are
also IN attendance on the closing exercises
today. n. f. Cabot suffered a severe
attack of illness on Saturday and Monday
last from digestive arrangement but Is
now improving and will soon be in his place
IN the bank as usual.-Mrs. L. Bradley of
New York is spending some time at her old
home in Brattleboro. Mr.. II. \. Chapin
and family were called to Greenfield Wednes-
day TO attend the funeral of Mr.. Chapin's
step-mother, who died unexpectedly on
Monday Essex arrived at Col. Full
ler's last Friday after years visit to her
parents in England She is in good health
and glad 20 be in Brattlehoro again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-14

EXCELLENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
On Wednesday Of this week some of tho
special agents of the Mill Mutual Fire In.
surance companies Of New England. viii On
companies carry nearly "A half million dol
lars insurance upon the paper mill property
here, visited our place and the whole fnrro
Of the fire department was tested and
shown ~ them ut that time. Even our own
people had but very little idea of the mum
Der Of streams which could be used tocv.
tinguish any serious conllagratiOn which
might Occur. 1t is claimed by the iuspec
tors that no place in New England has a.
good facilities for distinguishing fires in
proportion 10 the amount Of property GOV.
cred AZ Bellows Falls The nozzles used
here are ! / inch, and our hydrant service
with 1875 lbs. pressure 10 the square inch
will throw three streams of this size entire
ly over the highest buildings. The steam.
err will throw two equally good streams, and
among the mills, with plenty Of hose for
each TO reach any of the business portion
Of the village, are six powerful pumps
throwing from one to four streams of the
same size and force as those mentioned
above. At one time on Wednesday within
"A radius Of 1000 feet in the business and
manufacturing portion Of the village were
"a streams Of water Of this size and capaci
ty playing at one time. In addition to
these there is TO be at once a steam pump
with capacity for throwing six streams
of water, and two moro water pumps are
to he added, making total capacity Of "a
! / inch streams which can be centred upon
any fire.
MEETING OF THE woMAN's AUXILIARY.
The Vermont branch Of the Woman,
Auxiliary b. the Board of Missions met in
the Episcopal church on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week A full number
Of delegates were present from all parts II
the state and the annual reports showed
that the past had been the most successful
of any year Of its history. The pledges for
the coming year showed even a greater
amount Of income, and this branch is in
every respect in a hourishing condition
The meetings began at 3 p NJ, Tuesday
with business meeting aud the sessions
continued until Wednesday evening. At
the communion at 1920 4. NJ on Wednes
day a sermon was preached by Bishop
Walker of Northern Dakota upon the i'm
portance Of private devotons as bearing
upon Christian work In the evening
general missionary meeting was addressed
by the bishop and quite IA number of rec
tors from the different parts Of the state
who were present. Tuesday evening
pleasant reception was given the visiting
delegates at the residence Of Madam vii
liams on Westminster street The officers
elected for the ensuing year were: Presi.
dent, Mrs. Theodore Hopkins, Burlington;
treasurer, Mrs. +. l.. Wyman, Manches-
ter recording secretary, Mrs. Chas Par
ker, Nergennes cor secretary, Mrs C.
f. Allen Burlington.
At the monthly union temperance meet
ing held at the Baptist church last SUNDAY
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Last Saturday Eddie, son of S. w. Estev.
was at work for A. b. Knapp gathering ap-
plies, when he fell some 10 feet from a tree
and broke one bone little above the wrist
joint
R. Phelps picked Blessing apple that
measured l3 inches in circumference, and
weighed ljt ounces.
Abbie NJ. Dunklee has returned from
Springfield. Mass, where she has been Wis
itlng friends the past two months.
Mrs Merriiield is having her house paint
ed and some needed repairs made, which
Will be decided improvement in its looks.
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entering il mot for competition, but sim
ply 30 make the fair 50 much the more com
plete and attractive.
Mr.. Harry Hall sends MS n communca-
ton in which he says that the reason he did
not exhibit his stallion "Brattleboro' at the
fair is that the premiums in the horse show
department were so thrilling and insigniii-
cant" He thinks no premiums at all would
have been better than such small ones.
Perhaps il did not occur 10 Mr. Hall TO en-
ter his horse, as much other stock was on
tered "without competition
The W. G. T. U. women cleared about
5000 from the dinners served on Fair day
They think il may be Of interest ~ those
who tested their delicious tea and coffee TO
know that it was bought Of Jacobs, who gave
his services in making IT,
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NEXT WEEKS REUNIONS.

The committee who have in charge the
arrangements for next weeks meeting of
the Reunion Society Of Vermont Officers
believe that the meeting will prove one of
the largest and most interesting which the
society has ever held The business meet
ing will be held in the town hall at 4 30 on
Tuesday afternoon. The evening meet
ing will be held at $50 in the armory on FL
hot street, the use of which has been ten
dered by Col Estey and Capt Fuller. The
Grafton will be delivered by cx-Gov. Long
Of Massachusetts whose accomplishments
as a graceful and effective speaker are well
known. After the Grafton toasts and re
sponses will he given The First Regiment
band will furnish music and IA male quartet
will give vocal selections The attendance
Of ex-oiicers and other prominent men
from all parts Of the state is expected
This meeting will be a public one and the
invitation to attend is general The seats
will be free 10 all. excepting only reserve
OF 100 for members of the society. At the
close Of the meeting reception will be
given the officers in the rooms of the Phil
harmonic society aud Odd Fellows hall. the
Philharmonic orchestra furnishing music.
On Monday, the day previous, occurs the
fifteenth meeting Of the Vermont Cavalry
reunion society. The business meeting will
he held at the Brooks House at 1 =. NJ. and
"A banquet will he served at the Brook
House at 7 r. n
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GOSSIP From MONTPELIER.
A MEDDLEsOME REPUBLICAN BIDDER, AND
A DREADFUL RUMoR ABOUT THE BOSS.

A MEDDLEsoME REPUBLICAN BIDDER AND
DREADFUL RUMoR ABOUT THE BOSS.
Special to the Troy Northern Budget
MONTPELIER, Oct S.-The people of this
place are interested just now to know what
will be the outcome of hitch in the schemes
of Hiram Atkins, the superintendent Of
construction of the new public building
here. 1t appears that when the bids for
material for the basement and area walls
of the edifice were opened in Washington
few days ago it was found that Secretary
of State Porter of this place had made an
estimate which amounted 10 1888, while
Sumner Kimball his competitor, thought
he could not furnish the material for less
than $751;, Kimball being a Democrat,
whereas Porter is Republican, Atkins
naturally wanted the former TO secure the
contract, but that difference of $1,000 could
not be explained away 1t is generally sup
posed that the Democratic bosses had plan
ned it that Kimball should be the only bid
der and that he would thus be able TO Sc
cure the $4,000 profit as his share Of the
spoils, but Porter's bid upset this little
scheme. Those who know Atkins the best
are of the opinion that he will vet find
way of securing the contract for his man.
Work has been suspended on the building
for some time but on Thursday last opera
tions were resumed in accordance with in
structions from Washington, and it is ex-
pected that the principal masonry work
will be begun before snow flies.
There are startling rumors about town
TO the effect that Atkins has fallen into dis
favor at Washington, and in support Of the
truth of this his enemies point TO the fact
that he has not visited the national capital
for number of months. This absence from
the seat of war is certainly in striking con
trast to his last visit, during which he gave
a banquet to various dignitaries The
knowing ones say that Bradley b. Smalley
of Burlington, who carries the Democratic
party of Vermont in his pocket, became
disguised with the airs that Hiram was
putting ON and showed him up in his trne
light at Washington. Atkins supposed he
was the dispenser of spoils in relation 10
the fourth class post offices at least and has
considerable 10 say about some of the pres
idential post Offices but since he was una
bic to have his man appointed 70 the post
office here his star has been rapidly falling.